Current Events > Congressman introduces PARADE Act to throw shade on Trump.

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Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committees Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee, introduced H.R. 4980, the Preventing the Allocation of Resources for Absurd Defense Expenditures (PARADE) Act, a bill that would prevent allocating taxpayer dollars on any type of grand military parade requested by the President or the Department of Defense.

In response to media reports that President Trump instructed high-level officials from the Defense Department and White House to organize a military parade that showcases the might of Americas armed forces, Congressman Veasey introduced legislation to prevent taxpayer funded resources to bring an authoritarian-inspired show-of-force to life.

As a strong supporter of our military and their families, I know we are all beyond thankful for the sacrifices our military make on behalf of our country every day. An expensive political ploy whose sole aim is to boost Trumps approval ratings is an insult to their service and detracts from resources needed to provide meaningful assistance to veterans and current service members, Congressman Marc Veasey said.